Immigration Service Hosts Open Day to Promote National Security Awareness and Community Engagement

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day

To echo the 10th National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development (ISITD) held an open day today (April 12), drawing the participation of over 4 000 citizens. The open day featured a range of activities, including introduction and demonstrations of the daily work of the Immigration Department (ImmD), exhibitions, guided tours and booth games, with the aim to raise public awareness of national security and strengthen their sense of national identity through interactive experiences, while highlighting the ImmD's values and mission in defending against national security risks and firmly guarding the country's southern gateway.

Various thematic exhibitions and booth games were set up to introduce the public to the ImmD's technologies used in detecting suspicious documents, counter-terrorism work, management work of detention centre and tactical equipment, etc. Members of the public could also try out training facilities, such as the mock immigration clearance hall and mock court room, to better understand how the ImmD has been leveraging the work of effective immigration control, thereby safeguarding national security and ensuring the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.

In addition, the Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps (IDYL) also set up an interactive booth, where IDYL members crafted panda and golden snub-nosed monkeys dough figurine for the members of the public on site, aiming to drawn public attention to endangered animal species while promoting the concept of ecological security and its importance to members of the public in a lively and interesting way.

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, and the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung attended the open day. Accompanied by directorate officers of the ImmD, they toured the exhibition booths, interacted with the public, and encouraged members of the Immigration Service to remain dedicated and steadfast in upholding national security.

The open day offered an array of splendid programmes, including a musical performance by the Immigration Band and a Chinese-style foot drill demonstration by the Departmental Contingent. Holding flags printed with the five essential elements of the holistic approach to national security, the Departmental Contingent formed the shape of a shield, symbolising the logo of the National Security Education Day, as well as demonstrating the ImmD's concerted efforts to safeguard the sovereignty, security and development interests of our nation. Afterwards, the Emergency Response Team of the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre demonstrated how to handle emergencies and quell disturbances professionally and promptly with the use of various firearms and anti-riot equipment, showcasing the ImmD's capabilities to deal with incidents endangering public security and its commitment to maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. Also, there was a demonstration session of the ImmD's vehicles at the open day, introducing the multi-purpose vehicle of ImmD's Enforcement Division and the mobile identification tactical unit to members of the public, so as to help them to learn more about the ImmD's work in preventing and defending against national security risks.

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DSD wins eight awards at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) achieved outstanding results at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, winning one gold medal with the congratulations of jury, one gold medal, four silver medals and two bronze medals.

The Director of Drainage Services, Mr Ringo Mok, said today (April 16), "The DSD won a total of eight awards at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Among them, an in-house developed project - the Mosaic Model Map (M³) received a gold medal with the congratulations of jury. Additionally, the Flood Alert System for Tomorrow (FAST), which received a silver medal, was the first collaborative achievement between the DSD and the Pearl River Water Resources Research Institute of the Pearl River Water Resources Commission in an international competition. These accomplishments underscore the department's commitment to research and the application of innovative technologies, driving the development of a smart city."

The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is one of the most significant global annual events on inventions. Around 1 050 inventions from 35 countries and regions were evaluated by an international jury of specialists.

The DSD's winning projects are:

Gold medal with the congratulations of jury

Mosaic Model Map (M³) - Real-time territorial flood risk visualisation system leveraging Hydraulic Model Pre-run, Scenario Mapping and Mosaic Compilation technologies

​Gold medal

The Smart Structural Integrity Monitoring System

Silver medals

CRISmart - CRISPR-based Smartphone Microbial Assay for Rapid Testing

Flood Alert System for Tomorrow (FAST) - Intelligent Flood Alert and Emergency Response System

MAESTRO - Machinery Analysis & Early System Trouble Resolution Operator

Automated Software for Drainage Network Detailed Design

​Bronze medals

MoShark Water Surface Mowing Robot - Wireless AI-powered Remote-controlled River Cleaning Robot

RAPID - Real-time Alert Platform for Inundation Detection

DSD wins eight awards at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DSD wins eight awards at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases